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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter VI (503-514).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Socrates say people who are victims of injustice need to acquire?
(a) Ego.
(b) Protection.
(c) Money.
(d) Strength.

2. According to Socrates, what do politics preside over?
(a) Emotions.
(b) Body.
(c) Beliefs.
(d) Soul.

3. Why does Socrates try to test Callicles?
(a) Because he wants to set an example.
(b) Because he wants to prove his superiority.
(c) Because he believes everything should be tested to ensure it is genuine.
(d) Because he believes Callicles is ignorant.

4. What is Socrates' opinion of what causes inconsistency in speech?
(a) Poor education as a child.
(b) Emotions interfering with judgment.
(c) A lack of understanding on the subject.
(d) Heckling by the audience.

5. What does Socrates say defining areas of art is similar to defining?
(a) Likes and dislikes.
(b) Generations.
(c) Political parties.
(d) Body and soul.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Callicles, what kingdoms have the right to invade others?

2. Who is superior, in Callciles' opinion?

3. What does Socrates believe people with too much freedom become?

4. Why does Callicles claim philosophy is good for youth in education?

5. Socrates uses the comparison: medicine is to gymnastics as justice is to ______.

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